Greenside School
URN: 117690 • Stevenage SG2 9XS
Overview
- Name
- Greenside School
- URN
- 117690
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Tomkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01438315356
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shephall Green, Stevenage SG2 9XS
Summary
Greenside School, located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is a community special school catering to children aged 3-19 with severe learning difficulties and disabilities. With a current enrolment of 190 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 165, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored educational support. The school's ethos centres around a highly personalised approach known as "My Curriculum," which focuses on four key aspects: My Body, My Communication, My Thinking, and My Wellbeing.
The school promotes an inclusive environment by co-locating with Barnwell Middle School, facilitating opportunities for collaborative learning and social interaction. Greenside also extends its support beyond its premises by offering outreach services to local primary schools, helping to foster a sense of community and shared learning.
Greenside School prioritises the development of essential life skills, resilience, and independence among its students. The curriculum is designed to empower learners to express themselves and build fulfilling relationships, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met in a supportive and engaging setting. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
The school promotes an inclusive environment by co-locating with Barnwell Middle School, facilitating opportunities for collaborative learning and social interaction. Greenside also extends its support beyond its premises by offering outreach services to local primary schools, helping to foster a sense of community and shared learning.
Greenside School prioritises the development of essential life skills, resilience, and independence among its students. The curriculum is designed to empower learners to express themselves and build fulfilling relationships, ensuring that each child's unique needs are met in a supportive and engaging setting. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact them directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Larwood School (60.2)
- Stevenage Education Support Centre (57.7)
- The Valley School (54.0)
- Larwood School (50.4)
- Lonsdale School (49.9)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 165
- Pupils
- 190
- Boys
- 130
- Girls
- 60
- FSM %
- 33.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 190 | 130 | 60 | 165 | 33.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 179 | 124 | 55 | 165 | 34.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 166 | 115 | 51 | 165 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 166 | 115 | 51 | 165 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 155 | 107 | 48 | 27.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 98 | 49 | 17.70 |
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